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ABA Lone Star Nationals
Beaumont, TX March 4-5

Double A Marketing Pros win all AA pro events and Wade Bootes is still kicking!

Round 5 of the ABA National Series took place this past weekend in Beaumont, Texas. The national was a filmed for TV pro event, and was one of the biggest pro races of the season so far. The pros were in store for a great track layout and arena, as well as crowd. Here is how the Double A Marketing pros in attendance wound up:

Wade Bootes liked winning both days of AA pro last weekend in Ontario so much, he went and did it again! Wade has raced 4 ABA nationals this season and has won all 4. On Saturday, Wade raced Pro Open as well, and had to settle for 2nd, but you won't hear any complaints from him. Wining AA Pro both days gives Bootes some great points to go towards his best season of pro racing ever! Wade's sponsors include Trek, Volkswagen, Oneal, THE, ATI, Oakley, Answer, Vans, KMC, Profile, Rush, Wellgo, Chainwheels.com, Bontrager, Powerbar, Marwi, Head Lock, DeMarchi, Rock Shox, Shimano, IRC, Icon, Velo, Wrench Force, Innovations, Power Tap, Second Wind Orthodics, and King.

Thomas Allier is known for great results, and this weekend was no exception. Allier placed 3rd in AA on Saturday and Won Pro Open on Sunday as well as being in the AA main. "French Vanilla" is a force to be reckoned with. Thomas' sponsors include GT, Panasonic Shock Wave, WD-40, Oakley, Dyno, Chevy Trucks, Tal 5, AXO, THE, Vans, Headlock, Powerbar, Revenge/Champion Nutrition, Shimano, Troy Lee Designs, and Beverly Hills Polo Club.

Christophe Leveque was feeling good going into Texas. He looked great on Saturday, until he was forced over a berm in the AA semi. Leveque came back ready to race for the pro open main, and was not to be beat. On Sunday, Leveque went into the AA pro main looking for a top spot, and finished 3rd overall as well as 3rd in Pro Open. Christophe's sponsors include Specialized/Mountain Dew, Vans, Powerbar, ATI, Fox, Smith, Revenge/Champion Nutrition, Pazzaz, Troy Lee Designs, Speed Stick, Sun Rims, Chainwheels.com and Spanky Tires.

Randy Stumpfhauser has been training a lot lately and it showed in Texas. Stumpy was in all 4 pro main and placed 4th in AA and 5th in Open on Saturday, and on Sunday 8th in AA and 4th in Open. Randy's secret to his training in his "stumpy gate," which you can buy. Next time you see him ask about one, or send him an e-mail at rstumpfhauser@doubleamarketing.com. Randy's sponsors include Huffy, Oakley, Airwalk, Revenge/Champion Nutrition, Headlock, Fox, Sun Rims, Marwi, Chainwheels.com, Shimano, Sinister, CTI 2, Crupi, Powerbar, Easton, Tioga, Craftsman, stumpy gates, and Profile.

Robert MacPherson rode well on Saturday, and made both the AA and Open mains. This being an ABA TV race, MacPherson did Diamondback proud, and wound up 6th in AA and 6th in Pro Open. Big Mac currently sits in 2nd overall in the ABA pro points chase. Robert's Sponsors include Diamond Back, Thor, Answer, ATI, Vans, Bell, Oakley, Odyssey, Powerbar, Marwi, Profile, Headlock, Revenge/Champion Nutrition, Beverly Hills Polo Club, and Troy Lee Designs.

Matt Hadan has had a strong ABA season so far, and that's why he's currently in 3rd place overall in the points. Matt was lined up on the Pro open main on Saturday and had one of the tightest battles with Jamie Staff at the line for 3rd and 4th. You can always count on the Diesel to pull through with a great race! Matt's sponsors are Torker, Troy Lee Designs, Airwalk, Crupi, Power Bar, Headlock, ODI, Tri-Flow, Tioga, Tangent, JNCO, Alex rims, and revenge/Champion Nutrition.

Jamie Staff has been the most consistent Pro in the ABA so far this season. Currently leading the Pro title chase, Staff was once again in the mains this weekend. On Saturday, he finished 3rd in Open and in 5th in AA. On Sunday, Staff Once again shined, as he placed 2nd in Open. Jaime's Sponsors include Haro, Adidas, No Fear, Lee Pipes, Answer, Revenge/Champion Nutrition, ODI, Shimano, Kicker, King, Mervyn's, Bob's Stores, Epic, Powerbar, Headlock, Arnette, and DV8.

Jason Donnell showed the Texas crowd his skills as he pushed his way into the AA main on Saturday, where he placed 7th. Look for JD to grab a win in AA real soon! Jason's sponsors include Haro, No Fear, Lee Pipes, Adidas, Mervyn's, Bob's Stores, Champion Nutrition, Headlock, Epic, ODI, Shimano, Smith, Answer, and Power Bar.

Greg Romero went to Texas determined to end some bad luck he has had at the past few race weekend, and he did, as he was in the AA pro main on Sunday. Primo rode well and took his GT Ultra Box bike to a very respectable 4th place finish. Greg's sponsors include GT, Panasonic Shock Wave, WD-40, Tal 5, Shimano, AXO, Vans, Chevy Trucks, Troy Lee Designs, Revenge/Cytomax, ATI, Smith, Head lock, Calabasis Cyclery, Core Fitness, Center Of Balance

Jason Richardson was once again was in the AA pro main on Sunday, and was looking strong. A few crashes kept him back to 7th, but Jason is one determined racer. And a quick note, Jason will be graduating with his Masters Degree in International Business early next Month! Jason's sponsors include Answer, ATI, Sun/Ringle, Sonic, Vans, Epic, Boss clothing, Revenge/Champion Nutrition, Profile, Spy, Strait Edge, headlock, and Powerbar.

AA Pro -Saturday
1st-Wade Bootes-Trek/VW
2nd-Danny Nelson-Powerlite
3rd-Thomas Allier-GT

Pro Open-Saturday
1st-Christophe Leveque-Specialized/Mt. Dew/Speed Stick
2nd Wade Bootes-Trek/VW
3rd-Jamie Staff-Haro

AA Pro -Sunday
1st-Wade Bootes-Trek/VW
2nd John Purse-Redline
3rd-Christophe Leveque-Specialized/Mt. Dew/Speed Stick

Pro Open
1st-Thomas Allier-GT
2nd Jamie Staff-Haro
3rd-Christophe Leveque-Specialized/MtDew/Speed Stick

Double Marketing proudly represents Matt Hadan, Robert MacPherson, Jamie Staff, Randy Stumpfhauser, Christophe Leveque, Wade Bootes, Jason Richardson, Thomas Allier, Jason Donnell, Greg Romero, Darrin Mitchell, Brian Foster, Warwick Stevenson, and John Parker. For more information please visit Double A Marketing.com or e mail @ DoubleAMKT@aol.com.


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